Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
He cared more about her and Chu Yihanâ¦
Su Yingxue remained silent until Chu Mingyuan finished venting his anger. Then, he waved his hand and threw her into the prison.
The cell was dimly lit, and Su Yingxue sat cross-legged on the stone bed with a slight frown on her forehead.
Sheng Pingâs sudden death after drinking the medicine was undoubtedly intentional, and Chu Xiuwenâs timely arrival made it hard for her to believe that he wasnât involved.
The most troublesome part was someone using Lianâer to reveal her relationship with Chu Yihan.
She never thought that their relationship would be so visible to others. What complicated matters were the relationships between Chu Mingyuan and Chu Yihan.
Their brothersâ¦
âSu Yingxue!â
Chu Yihanâs voice, tinged with anger and worry, rang out.
Su Yingxue immediately jumped off the bed. âYour Highness, 1 am here?â
Chu Yihan split open the cell door with Qing Frost Sword and pulled Su Yingxue into his arms. âAre you hurt?â
Su Yingxue shook her head, and a dimple formed on her cheek when she smiled. âDo you think Iâm someone who gets hurt so easily in your eyes?â
Chu Yihan tapped her nose. âYouâre not easily hurt. Youâre easily foolish!â
Su Yingxue pursed her lips and lowered her head. âItâs rare for me to be foolish.
1 just didnât expect that someone would be audacious enough to harm a princess like Sheng Ping.â
And even frame her!
It was one thing if they wanted to harm her, but they had implicated Sheng Pingâs life.
âIf you had ignored her, would you still have been framed?â Chu Yihan ruffled her hair, his tone filled with affection and a hint of helplessness.
Su Yingxue obediently accepted his reprimand. Compared to her usual fiery nature in front of him, she was surprisingly well-behaved now.
Chu Yihan gave her a firm head rub. âWhat are you thinking about?â
Who knew how many cunning thoughts were brewing in that little head?
âI was thinking about your relationship with the emperorâ¦â Su Yingxue said cautiously. If it werenât for Sheng Pingâs death and her involvement with the Emperor, she wouldnât have asked.
âDo you want to know?â Chu Yihanâs eyes darkened, exuding a chilling air of danger.
Su Yingxue nodded. âYes.â
Su Yingxue didnât find the prison particularly cold, but after hearing Chu Yihanâs revelations, she couldnât help but shiver.
The power struggles within the royal family were far crueler than most people imagined. His elder brother was missing, his mother had been killed, and he had become the most powerful figure. Yet, he had to constantly watch his back, as long as he lived, the Emperor would not let him be.
As for the grudge between him and the Emperorâ¦
Su Yingxue smiled bitterly. She had yet to uncover her motherâs background, but she seemed to have been drawn into another whirlpool. What was she to do?
âAre you afraid?â Chu Yihan gently kissed her forehead.
Su Yingxue cocked her head and playfully asked, âIf I say Iâm afraid, will Your Highness stop liking me?â
âNo.â Chu Yihanâs eyes darkened. â1 will protect you with my life.â
Su Yingxueâs hands were firmly held by him. The warmth they brought made her smile. âI will do the same.â
If someone wanted to use her to harm Chu Yihan, then that person was as good as dead.
Chu Yihan wanted to take Su Yingxue out of prison, but Su Yingxue didnât agree. âWhoever framed me here, I want them to beg for my release!â
Chu Yihanâs eyes sparkled with admiration. âIt seems I was overthinking?ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
âYour Highness, feel free to think about me more. I donât mind,â Su Yingxue winked playfully.
Chu Yihan left the imperial prison and entered the palace with his sword..